CVOR Registered Nurse
Columbia, SC
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

CVOR Registered Nurse (CVOR RN) travel nurse position in Columbia, South Carolina — a 13-week travel contract in a state-of-the-art cardiovascular operating room caring for adult and geriatric patients. Ideal for experienced cardiovascular OR nurses and travel nurses seeking Columbia, SC travel nursing jobs and South Carolina nursing jobs.

Join an exceptional surgical team in Columbia, SC (zip 29203). Work with interdisciplinary support teams including IV and radiology, sharpen skills in open heart procedures, and be part of a collaborative perioperative environment that supports professional growth in cardiovascular nursing.

Job Details

• Position: CVOR Registered Nurse (CVOR RN) / Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse (Travel Nurse)
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,470 – $2,600 (competitive travel nurse pay)
• Location: Columbia, South Carolina (zip 29203) — travel nurse opportunity in Columbia, SC
• Contract Length: 13 weeks (May 4, 2026 – August 3, 2026)
• Shift: Day shift, 4x10-hour shifts (06:00 – 16:30)
• Hours per Week: 40
• Orientation: 30 hours (travel nurse orientation included)
• Weekend Coverage: Every 4th weekend

Qualifications & Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent CVOR RN experience, including open heart procedures – experienced cardiovascular OR nurse preferred
• Current RN compact/multistate license or South Carolina RN license (licensed to practice in SC)
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of experience with EPIC EMR (documentation and perioperative workflows)
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; BSN preferred
• Experience in a Trauma Level I setting preferred
• Willingness to float to qualified units as needed (within demonstrated competencies)
• Flu vaccine required (no exemptions)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct perioperative patient care in the cardiovascular operating room for adult and geriatric populations
• Assist with open heart surgeries, cardiothoracic procedures, and other complex cardiovascular operations
• Perform scrub and circulating duties; maintain sterile technique and surgical safety standards
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including IV therapy teams and radiology support
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation using EPIC EMR
• Participate in block scheduling, weekend rotations, and required pre-assignment testing/modules
• Float to other units as requested and perform tasks within demonstrated competencies

Why Join This Travel Nurse Opportunity

• Gain advanced cardiovascular OR experience in a high-quality, collaborative surgical team
• Work in Columbia, SC — a vibrant downtown, parks, cultural attractions, and a welcoming Southern food scene
• Competitive weekly pay for travel nurses and structured orientation to support a smooth assignment start

Apply now to be considered for this CVOR RN travel contract in Columbia, South Carolina. Join our healthcare team today and advance your cardiovascular nursing career with a rewarding travel nurse opportunity.

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